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Cimini wondered aloud if the Giants would have interest in trying to lure "Brick" out of retirement since they tried to trade for Eugene Monroe and now are courting him as a free agent. Ferguson is still only 32, and seemed to be forced out of New York when the Jets asked him to accept a pay cut. Jun 19 - 10:17 AM

Jets LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson has retired from the NFL after 10 seasons.

As Jets beat writer Rich Cimini put it, it's "a stunner." The Jets wanted Ferguson to take a pay cut, and instead of accepting one, "Brick" chose to go out on his own terms. Ferguson is only 32, completely healthy, and still one of the better blindside protectors in the league. Gang Green is now without a left tackle and quarterback, though the $9 million-plus in cap room Ferguson's retirement creates should allow the Jets to re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ferguson isn't a Hall of Famer, but he deserves a place in the Jets' Ring of Honor. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2006 draft, Ferguson made three Pro Bowls and missed just one offensive snap in his entire career (10,707/10,708). Apr 8 - 9:20 AM

The New York Daily News reports the Jets have asked LT D'Brickashaw Ferguson to take a pay cut in order to re-sign free agent Ryan Fitzpatrick.

The No. 4 pick in the 2006 draft, 32-year-old Ferguson has been the Jets' stalwart left tackle for a decade. He's owed $10.375 million this year in salary and bonuses. The Daily News calls the Jets' requested pay cut "significant." GM Mike Maccagnan reportedly "made it clear" to Ferguson that his pay-cut acceptance would directly help the franchise re-sign Fitzpatrick. Reporter Manish Mehta writes, "the sense is that (Ferguson) would be amenable to playing on a fair reduced salary, according to sources," and "the third option is retirement." Apr 6 - 9:56 PM

The Ravens clearly would like to move on from LT Eugene Monroe, and both Clady and Ferguson could be available. The Jets are giving Ferguson the cold shoulder as they attempt to force the veteran to take a pay cut, and the Broncos do not need Clady after signing Russell Okung and Donald Stephenson in free agency. Baltimore would certainly rather pick up one of them as a free agent, but trading for either one could be an option. Mar 28 - 10:16 AM

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"I’ll be full go during camp next year," said Smith. "Other than that, just taking it week by week. No need to rush it." An impending free agent, Smith will be eight months removed from surgery in July. With Bryce Petty and Christian Hackenberg under contract, Smith will likely be playing for a different team in 2017.

Chargers FB and Navy graduate Chris Swain will be eligible to play football in 2016.

Swain is graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy as a commissioned officer this week, but he has filed paperwork to begin his service as a reserve. A Navy official said that paperwork is in the final stages of authorization. Once authorized, Swain will be cleared to play football this season. The Chargers also drafted FB Derek Watt, suggesting they plan to employ more two-back looks moving forward.

The Jets were destroyed 41-10, and Marshall wasn't much of a factor in a game Gang Green failed to move the football. He had one catch for 17 yards at halftime, and Robby Anderson was the focal point for Bryce Petty in the second half after Ryan Fitzpatrick was benched. It's been a real rough season for Marshall. He'll be a WR3 next week at San Francisco with Petty likely to start.

Carpenter suffered a calf injury Thursday night against the Jets. An MRI confirmed the issue is just a strain. With 10 days to get healthy before their next game, Carpenter should suit up against the Chiefs.